1 dead in early-morning Wasilla duplex fire
The fire’s origin and cause remain under investigation.
University of Alaska announces initial agreement with graduate workers on contract through 2026
The university described the pact as a tentative initial agreement that must go through more steps before it goes into effect.
Cruise company backs Alaska Railroad’s plan to replace Seward dock
Royal Caribbean International has signed a 30-year agreement to use the proposed passenger dock, as bonds are being secured for the project.
NOAA issues final ruling on Cook Inlet federal fishing waters
The federal decision comes after the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council was tasked with choosing a new management plan, but took no action.
Sitka site among nation’s most endangered historic places
Sitka's Tlingit clan houses are one of America's 11 most endangered historic sites, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list.
Celebrating Nurses Week | Line One
Join host Dr. Jillian Woodruff on this Line One, as she and her guest discuss the science of skin, and how to care for it.
Preparations underway for 2024 climbing season on Denali
More than 900 climbers have registered to attempt a summit of Denali this season, with 300 more registered for backcountry climbs.
Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says
The call to action urges systemic reforms to the state’s support and integration of Native languages.
Alaska’s first resettlement conference highlights state’s recent spike in refugees
Alaska used to average about 150 refugees a year. Just last year, that number spiked to about 485.
Alaska Senate rolls out crime bill tackling fentanyl, child abuse and grand jury rules
House Republicans and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have previously expressed support for key elements of the omnibus crime package.
The correspondence school allotment lawsuit | Talk of Alaska
A Superior court judge recently threw out the laws supporting Alaska’s correspondence education program. Where does the program go from here?
Alaska House votes down ethics board alternate member, citing signature on Dunleavy recall petition
The vote on Rachel Kelly, a Juneau resident nominated to fill a public seat on the ethics committee was four short of the needed tally.
Ambitious 20-year plan for downtown Juneau heads to Assembly
Blueprint Downtown is an effort to lay the foundation for downtown Juneau’s future.
Soldotna Girl Scouts’ ‘bucket trees’ help keep campfires from becoming wildfires
The trees, which hold water buckets for campers to extinguish their fires, were inspired by the devastating 2014 Funny River Fire.
Juneau event will showcase large collection of new Ravenstail robes
Dozens of new robes in the form, practiced by Northwest Coast tribes for centuries, will be shown in Tuesday events at Juneau's Centennial Hall.
University of Alaska student workers union members protest for contract, after judge bars strike
Union members say time is running out for a contract to be approved by the Legislature before the end of session.
State ferry Tustumena repairs delay Kodiak Island service
Ferry system director Craig Tornga says crews found extensive "wasted steel" suffering from rust aboard the 60-year-old ferry during a recent overhaul.
Metlakatla man charged with manslaughter in 2023 car crash
Prosecutors say John E. Savage, 54, was driving drunk in the Southeast Alaska crash that killed Heather Henderson, severely injuring him and her niece.
Bronson, LaFrance challenge each other’s record during Anchorage Chamber mayoral debate
With two weeks until ballots are due, the candidates are looking to win over more voters after a close race in the general election.
Lawmakers push to revive Senate-passed pension bill stuck in House committee
In recent weeks, lawmakers have stepped up their efforts to return to a defined-benefit retirement system for public-sector workers.